Why Policing Language at Work is a Risky Move

From time to time, HR hears a familiar complaint: “Employees are speaking another language, and it’s making others uncomfortable.” The impulse to step in is understandable. But in California, restricting language use at work is one of the quickest ways to create legal...

Talking About Minneapolis — and Other Current Events — at Work

When events like what’s unfolding in Minneapolis dominate the news cycle, they don’t stay outside the workplace. Employees bring their reactions, fears, anger, grief, and opinions with them — into meetings, breakrooms, Slack channels, and client calls. For California...

California Pay Scale Rules in 2026

California pay scale requirements have been in place for several years, yet many employers remain uncertain about what compliance truly requires. Now that we are in 2026, recent amendments to California’s pay transparency laws make one point clear. Compliance is no...

AB 692 Limits Repayment Agreements

Beginning on January 1, 2026, California employers are subject to sweeping new limits on the repayment obligations they can impose on workers. Assembly Bill 692 restricts so-called “stay-or-pay” provisions that require employees to repay money if they leave employment...
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